Buff Beauty
Hybrid
Musk
Origin -
Bentall, 1939
Parentage - 'William Allen Richardson' x unknown
Color - Yellow/apricot
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 4' - 6' h. x 4' - 6' w. (shrub)
Fragrance - Strong, fruity
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Very Good
Hardiness - Zone 6
This
gorgeous rose begins as buff yellow and matures to a rich apricot
hue. Good roses in this color range are hard to come by - most fade
in the sunlight and many are disease prone or not very hardy. Buff
Beauty's color holds well and as the blooms do begin
to fade, there are plenty of others waiting to open. This rose can
be grown as a climber (reaching to 12 feet), however, some canes will
be shorter than others and may have to be trimmed off in order to
achieve satisfying results. If you decide to grow it as a shrub, as
I do, give it plenty of room. It sends out long arching branches and
looks somewhat like a giant spider spreading its tentacles. An expanse
of 5 feet in height and 8 feet in width can be expected. Other good
qualities is attractive medium green foliage, strong fragrance and
repeat blooms. One of my personal favorites!
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